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Muslim woman speaks out, sues Bartow County sheriff over hijab removal
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March 12, 2026
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1:33Now PlayingA 21-year-old Muslim woman says she was forced to remove her hijab and strip down in front of officers at Bartow County Jail after a misdemeanor traffic arrest.
Ivana Elliott says she asked for a female officer and refused to remove her hijab, but her request was denied and staff became physical. She is now suing the Bartow County Sheriff's Office, saying her religious freedoms were violated.
The lawsuit seeks new training for jail staff and the removal of her mugshot and all booking recordings.
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